Amy Braig-Lindstrom, St. Joseph
First, I want to thank the Newsleaders for, week after week, providing Sartell with a free, local newspaper. I would also like to specifically thank Dennis Dalman for his time and efforts in covering a wide variety of topics.
However, a clarification is necessary. Here is what I actually said at the recent GRRL board meeting. I began by making note of Sartell’s rich history working together with private residents and businesses to bring many different community-building amenities to our town. I recognized the future library locker system as another example of this, with a few exceptions.
- No one from the Sartell Friends of the Library was invited to the table to hash out the details.
- No one was informed the ban on talking about the library had been lifted and that the library issue would return to the agenda.
- I stated the fact the council meeting, typically available to view online the following day, would not be available to be viewed by the public for 10 days, two days after that evening’s GRRL meeting. I referred to that as “nefarious at best.” What I didn’t do was make any mention (by name) of my council colleagues.
I believe Dalman did a fine job characterizing my overall feelings but his writing did not reflect all the words I said at the GRRL meeting. My resignation from the city council, due to the residency requirement, has been submitted and accepted. Thank you, City of Sartell, for the opportunity. With gratitude.